Michael, A bit of a bad idea. Purpose of the cat is to convert the unburned hydrocarbon to water and co2. When it does this it releases the energy as heat. That is why when your o2 sensor or a crack in the exhaust makes your fuel mixture too rich it trashes the cat. A ceramic coating may cause your cat to run hot and shorten its useful lifespan. If smog is not an issue for you than gut the cat and your back in business. gary Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2005 07:10:14 -0500 From: Michael Edwards <medwards1@TRIAD.RR.COM> Subject: Ceramic Coat Catalytic Converter? Just got a new exhaust system and plan to hi-temp ceramic coat before installing. Does anyone know if you can coat the Catalytic Converter? I have no idea what makes up the inside of these things. I know anything in the exhaust system is subject to high heat, but I think the oven curing temps exceed 400F. Thanks Mike
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